Welcome to the RA
2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON K1H 7X7
613-733-5100 ext 360 | [email protected] Visitors' Information Our team remains at your service and we would like to sincerely thank you for the support that you have shown us and continue to show us. Your understanding and cooperation make a difference, and we are very grateful. LOCATION AND DIRECTIONS
The RA Centre is located in Ottawa, Ontario, along the picturesque banks of the Rideau River, on Riverside Drive between Bank Street and Bronson Avenue. The RA is easily accessible from downtown Ottawa and other parts of the city by bicycle, public transit or car. Parking is available on site. The RA will make every reasonable effort to ensure that its policies, practices and procedures are consistent with the principles of dignity, independence, integration and equal opportunity. |
Hours of Operation
Regular Building Hours
Monday to Friday 7:00am to 11:00pm Saturday & Sunday 7:00am to 9:00pm Hours subject to change. Holiday Building Hours
The RA Centre will be CLOSED on the following holidays: Good Friday – April 18, 2025 Canada Day – July 01, 2025 Labour Day – September 01, 2025 Christmas Day – December 25, 2025 New Year’s Day – January 01, 2026 The RA Centre will be operating on reduced building hours (8am to 4pm) on the following holidays: Easter Sunday – April 20, 2025 Easter Monday – April 21, 2025 Victoria Day – May 19, 2025 Civic Holiday – August 04, 2025 Thanksgiving – October, 13, 2025 Boxing Day – December 26, 2025 Family Day – February 16, 2026 The RA Centre will be operating on reduced building hours (7am to 2pm) on the following holidays: Christmas Eve – December 24, 2025 New Year's Eve – December 31, 2025 Please note: In addition to the above holiday hours there could be additional closures/reductions based on business requirements. These will be posted in a timely manner. General Information & Enquiries
RA Guest Services
T: 613-733-5100 ext 360 E: [email protected] Monday to Friday 7:00am to 10:30pm Saturday & Sunday 7:00am to 8:30pm RA / LifeFIT Centre
RA Events & Conference Services
To inquire about booking availability, please complete this form or email [email protected]. Room Rental inquiries are monitored Mondays to Fridays between 8:00am to 4:00pm. Please allow 24 hours for a response. Capital Sport
A: RA Centre - East Wing T: 613-879-5881 W: www.capitalsport.ca E: [email protected] Monday: closed Tuesday to Friday: 11am to 7pm Saturday to Sunday: 10am to 7pm 360 Concussion Care
A: RA Centre - House of Sport, West Wing T: 613-668-0360 W: www.360concussioncare.com OPEN - By appointment. |
PARKING
Members and guests may park free of charge while using RA facilities and services.
Members and guests may park free of charge while using RA facilities and services.
- WEST LOT (entrance off Riverside Drive closest to Bronson Ave Bridge)
The main entrance to the building is tucked behind the temporary white structure in the West parking lot immediately in front of the West Wing of the RA Centre.
- EAST LOT (entrance off Data Centre Road - closest to Billings Bridge Plaza)
For your Safety
Upon leaving the RA, please avoid making a left hand turn from the RA's West entrance onto Riverside Drive westbound. Instead, follow the RA's roadway along the front of the building and use Data Centre Road to safely turn onto Riverside Drive at the traffic lights.
LOCKERS
Locker Rentals - East & Central Change rooms
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Tired of carrying your stuff back and forth all the time? Don’t want to bring your gym or court shoes with you everywhere? We have the solution!
Convenient, affordable locker rental is available to RA members in the East and Central changerooms. Only select lockers are available to rent, identified by a tag hanging through the hasp. When you are ready, simply choose the locker you wish to rent, remove the tag and carabiner and bring them with you to the RA Guest Services Staff at the East Desk. Our fabulous team will get you set-up. Members must supply their own lock. Annual Fee: $120/RA member For further information or to rent a locker, please contact RA Guest Services in person at the East desk or by phone at 613-733-5100 ext 360. |
Day Use Lockers - East, Central & West Change Rooms
Members have daily access to lockers while participating in an activity at the RA Centre. These day-use lockers must be emptied by close each night*. We encourage you to take advantage of our Locker Rental Service. Please stop by the Guest Service Desk on your next visit and enquire about renting a locker.
* Please be advised that we conduct regular and routine checks of each locker room. Without notice all unauthorized overnight use of a locker will result in the cutting of locks and removal of contents and will be subject to a flat rental fee of $25, payable upon pick-up of personal items from the Guest Service Desk. Confiscated items will be available for a period of 60 days, after which they will be donated to a local charity. This will ensure that lockers are available for members wishing to take advantage of the rental service and for “Day-Use”.
* Please be advised that we conduct regular and routine checks of each locker room. Without notice all unauthorized overnight use of a locker will result in the cutting of locks and removal of contents and will be subject to a flat rental fee of $25, payable upon pick-up of personal items from the Guest Service Desk. Confiscated items will be available for a period of 60 days, after which they will be donated to a local charity. This will ensure that lockers are available for members wishing to take advantage of the rental service and for “Day-Use”.
THE RA IS SMOKE FREE
Smoking or vaping tobacco or cannabis is prohibited anywhere inside the RA buildings and on the entire property (including all outdoor spaces such as parking lots and playing fields). Those who choose to partake in smoking or vaping must do so at a location off RA properties.
THE RA IS SCENT FREE
Some people are allergic or sensitive to perfumes, colognes and other scented products. Please be considerate of others and refrain from using these products when visiting the RA.
ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
Drinking alcohol on RA premises is prohibited in non-licensed areas (including outdoor spaces such as parking lots, dugouts and playing fields)
ACCESSIBILITY
The RA strives to make all its programs and services available to all persons with disabilities.. Click here to read the RA's Accessibility Policy on-line.
Please note:
- West Wing Entrance is accessible.
- Curling Centre of Excellence Entrance is accessible.
- ParaTranspo pick-up and drop-off is located at the West Wing doors.
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
Video surveillance may be used for safety and security purposes.
